Live Scan
Live Scan Fingerprinting Equipment & Software
Fulcrum Biometrics offers comprehensive turn-key systems that encompass all necessary hardware and software for capturing, searching, and transmitting fingerprints. Our team of biometric experts brings invaluable experience to the table, ensuring top-notch results.
Our Live Scan solution includes hardware and a flexible software solution that allows for add-on capabilities such as FBI Channeling, Print-to-Card, FINRA, ChildID, Card Scan, and SWFT specific fingerprinting. Our solution offers the flexibility to enhance your service offerings and meet the needs of your clients.
Easily add on any of the following capabilities:
FbF® LiveScan – Print-2-Card can be used to create digital fingerprint records which are then printed out onto FD-258 Civilian fingerprint cards. This can be used in any state that still accepts cards. It can also be used to fingerprint anyone who needs to send their fingerprint cards out of state for licensing, permitting and national background check purposes.
FbF® Card Scan enables you to become a collector and submitter site. This means you can digitize fingerprint cards and then submit the new digital records to your state or other channel depending upon the software modules you have purchased.
FbF® LiveScan – SWFT enables you to create digital fingerprint records for DoD contractors and then submit these records electronically as a Third-Party submitter to SWFT (Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission).
FbF® LiveScan – FINRA enables you to create digital fingerprint records for Securities Brokers and Dealers and then submit these records electronically to FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).
FbF® LiveScan – FBI Channeling enables you to create digital fingerprint records for anyone who is a legal resident of the US who needs a national background check and submit those records electronically to the FBI through our FBI Channeler. Some examples include legal residents who are trying to immigrate to the US; those who are seeking public housing; and those who are traveling, working or studying internationally.
FbF® LiveScan – ChildID enables you to create digital fingerprint records of children for parents or guardians that want to have fingerprint records of their children.

Our engineering team stays one step ahead by working with the various states and agencies as requirements and standards are updated. We service a range of customers from businesses offering fingerprint services to law enforcement.
Tailored Solutions
Fulcrum focuses on innovative solutions specifically designed to meet our customer’s requirements. From FBI-certified hardware to custom software integrations, we provide scalable, compliant, and user-friendly biometric solutions that streamline identity verification. Our solutions support a wide range of applications, including:
- State applications – Employee background checks, professional certifications, and security clearances
- Law enforcement – State-level identification and criminal justice applications
- Federal applications – FBI Channeling, OPM, FINRA, TSC, and more
- Live Scan deployment – Print-to-Card, Firearms, Decedent ID, Child ID, and additional specialized use cases


Reliable Equipment
Our Live Scan systems are designed for real-world performance — easy to use, built to last, and ready to deploy anywhere fingerprinting is needed.
- Rugged Hardware – Built to handle harsh environments like jails, booking stations, and mobile units.
- Easy to Use – Intuitive software requires minimal training and ensures high-quality captures.
- Turn-Key Systems – Includes all hardware and software, pre-configured and ready to go.
- Certified & Compliant – FBI and state agency certified with secure data encryption.
- Global Trust – Used in 90+ countries and backed by responsive U.S.-based support.
Certified Where It Counts
Fulcrum’s Live Scan systems are certified for use in multiple states, supporting both applicant and criminal fingerprinting applications. Whether you’re processing background checks or booking individuals into custody, our systems deliver dependable, compliant performance. Our certifications include:
Applicant Live Scan Certifications
– Arkansas
– California
– Colorado
– Florida
– Idaho
– Illinois
– Nevada
– North Carolina
– Utah
Criminal Live Scan Certifications
– Alabama
– California
– Colorado
– Georgia
– Illinois
– Nevada
– North Carolina
– South Carolina
– Tennessee
– Texas
– Utah
Even if your state isn’t listed as certified above, Fulcrum Biometrics offers a range of Live Scan solutions nationwide, including Print2Card (print out FBI cards), CardScan (scanning in an FBI Card) FBI Channeling, and ATF/Firearms EFT File Creation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to frequently asked questions about live scan
What’s included in a system?
A Live Scan System Bundle includes a PC workstation (desktop or laptop) and a fingerprint capture device. In some cases, a digital camera, iris camera, signature pad and more are included.
What impacts the accuracy of scanned fingerprints?
Operator and biometric variables impact fingerprint quality. Moistness and ridge definition can affect how a fingerprint is reproduced.
Who uses live scan fingerprints?
Live scan technology is used by many businesses and agencies including:
- Regulated commercial businesses
- Law enforcement
- Refugee case management
- Migrant assistance and protection
- Military bases
- Government and state agencies
What are the advantages of live scan fingerprinting?
- Automated fingerprint matching
- Inkless
- Image quality is automatically checked and finger sequencing is performed which reduces reject
- Faster capture process
Need Live Scan Services Near You?
Fulcrum Biometrics delivers cutting-edge Live Scan technology, but we also recognize the need for fast, reliable fingerprinting services. That’s why we connect individuals and businesses with GetFingerprintedNow.com, your go-to resource for finding trusted Live Scan providers.
If you’re looking for a certified Live Scan provider in your area, GetFingerprintedNow.com connects you with trusted locations offering fast, secure fingerprinting for background checks, licensing, certifications, and more. Whether you need Live Scan services for state, federal, or industry-specific applications, finding a provider has never been easier.
